Which purchase credit card providers do we work with?
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A purchase credit card enables you to purchase high-cost items upfront and then pay off the balance over a period of time agreed with the lender, often with 0% interest. Providing that you pay the balance in full by the end of this 0% period, the credit card will not cost you any additional fees. However, if you do not make payments on time, you will usually be charged just £12 and your 0% interest rate will be withdrawn and put onto a standard rate.
Any items that run in the few hundreds or thousands of pounds can be put on a purchase credit card, giving you a bit longer to pay them off. Some providers include credit cards with air miles such as American Express, helping your spend go towards future flights or other travel benefits.
Common large purchases include:
Most purchase credit cards are 0% interest during the introductory period, meaning that you pay absolutely nothing for using the card, providing that you make the full repayment on time. However, once the introductory offer ends, you will be placed on the standard rate which can be higher – so keeping an eye on the interest rate is key.
Once the introductory offer ends, you can look at moving the debt onto a balance transfer credit card, which can also be 0% for a certain period.
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This refers to any items paid for online or in a shop. For example: weekly food shopping, a holiday or a car.
Cash withdrawals, transfer balances from another online store account, or deciding to pay for things abroad will incur interest.
Yes, each month you will need to make a minimum repayment, but you will not be charged interest during the 0% period. If you do not make this monthly repayment, you will pay a fee of £12, and you could have the 0% deal revoked.
You should always contact your provider as soon as possible to discuss alternative arrangements. Failure to make payments can harm your credit score.
This will be stated by the provider once you have applied and you have been approved for a card. The exact credit limit depends on your individual circumstances including your monthly income, other existing debts and credit history.
Yes, you can request for your credit limit to be changed. Sometimes this will be an instant response or take a few days. Sometimes the credit card provider will recommend a credit limit increase for you.
It can take up to 10 days for the new card to arrive once you have been approved.
Yes, lenders will use this information in order to determine your eligibility for the card, as well as the agreed credit limit and interest rate provided.
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